ASX Announcement 31 October 2016 ASX Code: RVR Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report for the period ending 30 September 2016 Australian zinc developer Red River Resources Limited (ASX: RVR) ( Red River or the Company ) is pleased to report its activities and corporate developments for the September 2016 Quarter. Highlights Thalanga Zinc Project Development Activities Thalanga Far West An additional diamond drill rig was mobilised to Thalanga during the quarter to commence drilling the Far West Infill Program. Of the planned fifteen holes in the Infill Program, five holes (TH678 TH682) were completed during the quarter. Concentrate Offtake Highly experienced base metal concentrate marketing consultant Bill Wise appointed to assist in negotiation of concentrate offtake agreements for Red River. Mr Wise was previously head of global concentrate sales and marketing for Zinifex Ltd. High quality zinc concentrates from the Thalanga Zinc Project are expected to be highly sought after as global zinc concentrate supply continues to tighten and concentrate inventories decline. Thalanga Plant Refurbishment Works Refurbishment work on the Thalanga Plant commenced during the quarter. Thalanga Zinc Project Exploration Activities Liontown East Two diamond drill holes (LTED01 and LTED02) were completed at the Liontown East coincident geochemical and geophysical target located on EPM 14161, approximately 1.2km east of the Liontown Mineral Resource, during the quarter. LTED01 was completed at 576m depth and intersected multiple zones of massive sulphide and semi massive sulphide mineralisation and returned the following high grade intercepts: o o 7.5m @ 0.4% Cu, 4.1% Pb, 9.6% Zn, 1.0 g/t Au & 37 g/t Ag (16.0% Zn Eq.) from 452.7m down hole including 4.3m @ 0.6% Cu, 6.6% Pb, 15.1% Zn, 1.6 g/t Au & 56 g/t Ag (25.2% Zn Eq.); and 8.35m @ 0.4% Cu, 0.7% Pb, 4.2% Zn, 0.3 g/t Au & 18 g/t Ag (6.8% Zn Eq.) from 472.65m down hole including 2.0m @ 0.8% Cu, 1.3% Pb, 5.3% Zn, 0.4 g/t Au & 28 g/t Ag (9.8% Zn Eq.) The second drill hole at Liontown East (LTED02) was completed at 570m depth, and intersected target horizon from 510m down hole. LTED02 intersected package of intensely sericite altered rocks combined with barite and disseminated sulphide mineralisation from 510m to 540m down hole. Address: Level 6, 350 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 T: +61 3 9095 7775 F: +61 3 9670 5942 E: info@redriverresources.com.au www.redriverresources.com.au
High Impact Exploration Program Gap GeoPhysics commenced a Down Hole Electromagnetic (DHEM) and Down Hole MagnetoMetric Resistivity (DHMMR) survey program during the quarter. The DHEM technique is ideally suited for detecting conductive massive sulphide mineralisation, in particular copper sulphide rich bodies. The DHMMR technique is ideally suited for detecting poorly conducting mineralisation such as sphalerite (zinc sulphide) rich bodies. Corporate Red River raised $8.9 million from predominantly international and domestic institutional shareholders in a heavily oversubscribed placement. The placement was completed in two tranches, with 55.3m shares issued in the first tranche (within the Company s placement capacity pursuant to ASX Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A) and a further 19.3 million shares issued subject to shareholder approval which was received at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 2 September 2016. Red River welcomed Contango Asset Management Limited (Contango) as a substantial shareholder during the quarter. Contango announced an interest in 15.5m Red River shares. The following options were exercised during the quarter: 3,500,000 options at $0.10 per share (issued pursuant to shareholder approval at the General Meeting of the Company held on 17 September 2014) and 4,373,691 options at $0.15 per share (issued pursuant to shareholder approval at the General Meeting of the Company held on 14 December 2015). Proceeds from the option conversion were used for working capital purposes] Cash balance of A$10.8m at 30 September 2016. 2
Plans for Q4 2016 Red River continues to hold the Thalanga Zinc Project in a development ready state, with the ability to restart commercial production at site within six months of a final investment decision. Whilst the Thalanga Zinc Project is held in a development ready state, Red River s main focus is on activities which will add value to the Project, namely increasing the Thalanga Zinc Project Mineral Resource to extend mine life and/or increase mill utilisation; and discovery of the next generation of ore bodies within the Mt Windsor Belt. During Q4 2016, Red River plans to undertake the following activities: Thalanga Zinc Project Development Activities Complete planned fifteen hole Far West Infill Program rig will then move onto the planned Far West Resource Extension Program; Continue refurbishment activities at the Thalanga Plant; and Continue engaging with potential concentrate offtake parties. Thalanga Zinc Project Exploration Activities With the mobilisation of a third drill rig to site, Red River intends to allocated two drill rigs to ongoing exploration activities, increasing the number of high priority exploration targets that will be tested as part of Red River s program to find the next generation of discoveries within the region. Exploration activities include: Mobilising a third drill rig to site. This drill rig is a universal rig with the capability of drilling in either RC (reverse circulation) or diamond mode. The rig will drill a fourth hole at the Liontown East target, then subject to results, will be moved onto a planned drilling program at the Ermine/Echidna target; Commencing a regional multi element litho-geochemical study; Undertaking a high powered induced polarisation (IP) study; and Commencing a micro gravity geophysical trial survey. 3
1. Safety & Environmental Performance A total of 8,895 man hours were worked for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 September 2016, with no injuries recorded during this period. No environmental incidents were reported during this period. Dewatering of the Vomacka pit has started in anticipation of the upcoming wet season, with current pumping rates exceeding plans and ahead of schedule. The receiving environment monitoring programme (REMP) report was also completed and the final report submitted to the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP), and no issues or concerns were raised. Minor earthworks were conducted around site focussing on erosion and sediment control, which will be an ongoing exercise until the start of the wet season. All actions raised from an EHP audit during the quarter were also addressed and completed. The water level in the West 45 underground development is being kept at a minimum, with occasional pumping throughout the quarter. Maintenance activities around buildings and equipment continued, with corroded structures being replaced and painted. Earthworks for both drilling programmes, Liontown East and Far West Infill, have been completed with associated services also installed. Man hours increased with an increase in exploration activities with both drill rigs operating at full capacity. Figure 1 Maintenance activities (replacing corroded grid mesh) in the Thalanga Plant 4
2. Thalanga Zinc Project Development Activities The Thalanga Zinc Project is located 60km SW of Charters Towers in Central Queensland (Figure 2) and consists of the following key assets: 650ktpa capacity polymetallic processing facility capable of producing separate copper, lead and zinc concentrates; Tailings storage facility; and Site offices, workshops and change facilities. Site access is by sealed road, and historically, the Thalanga Zinc Project was run as a residential operation, with the workforce predominately living in Charters Towers. The site has been kept on active care & maintenance since it was last operated in early 2012. Red River continues to hold the Thalanga Zinc Project in a development ready state, with the ability to restart commercial production at site within six months of taking the final investment decision. Red River is aiming to restart production at Thalanga by mid 2017. Figure 2 Thalanga Zinc Project Location 5
2.1. Thalanga Far West An additional diamond drill rig was mobilised to site during the quarter, and Red River completed five holes (TH678 to TH682, refer to Table 1) of the planned fifteen hole Far West Infill Program during the quarter. All holes intersected zones of massive and semi-massive sulphide mineralisation. Assay results were received after the end of the quarter. Table 1 Drill hole information summary, Thalanga Zinc Project (Far West Infill) Hole ID Depth (m) Dip Azi (MGA) East (MGA North (MGA) RL (MGA) Lease ID Hole Status TH678 89.1-59 206 371243 7750620 331 ML1392 Completed TH679 170.1-57 223 371209 7750668 331 ML1392 Completed TH680 181.8-66 183 371122 7750710 332 ML1392 Completed TH681 243.7-72 211 371122 7750710 332 ML1392 Completed TH682 212.2-62 235 371122 7750710 332 ML1392 Completed Figure 3 Far West Long Section 6
Table 2 Drill hole assay summary, Thalanga Zinc Project (Far West Infill Drilling) Hole ID From (m) To (m) Intersection (m) (1) Cu (%) Pb (%) Zn (%) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) Zn Eq (%) TH678 68.3 71.1 2.8 1.7% 3.2% 11.5% 0.3 g/t 65 g/t 21.6% TH679 145.4 152.1 6.7 1.2% 3.7% 8.6% 0.4 g/t 88 g/t 18.5% TH680 161.8 163.45 1.65 4.5% 2.1% 3.4% 0.5 g/t 61 g/t 22.0% TH681 207.0 213.6 6.6 2.4% 5.8% 12.5% 0.6 g/t 113 g/t 28.6% TH681 224.9 228.3 3.4 4.0% 3.3% 9.6% 1.1 g/t 137 g/t 31.0% TH682 191.0 195.2 4.2 3.3% 2.0% 4.0% 1.3 g/t 85 g/t 19.5% (1) Downhole width Thalanga Far West will be the second deposit mined after West 45, and the continued excellent results demonstrate the potential of Far West and are indicative of the potential remaining within the Thalanga system for additional discoveries of high grade polymetallic mineralisation. 2.2. Concentrate Offtake Red River announced the appointment of Bill Wise as a consultant. Mr Wise will assist Red River in securing offtake agreements for the sale of zinc, lead and copper concentrates to be produced by the Thalanga Zinc Project. Mr Wise is globally recognised for his expertise in base metal concentrate marketing, and was responsible for the global concentrate sales and marketing team with budget revenue approaching A$3 billion at Zinifex and its antecedent companies. He negotiated contracts which became standard world terms for zinc concentrate in particular, as well as other concentrates plus zinc and lead metal. Upon retiring from Zinifex in 2005, he established a successful consultancy business, serving the mining and metal sales industry in both Australia and overseas, with clients ranging from small start-up producers, to established international trading companies. Recent mine closures and production curtailments have tightened the supply of zinc concentrate, with declining concentrate inventories globally and within China. This has resulted in spot and benchmark (annual) treatment charges for zinc concentrate moving significantly lower, in favour of the miner. As one of the few zinc projects globally, and the only zinc project within Australia which can restart commercial production within six months, the Thalanga Zinc Project is well positioned to take advantage of the concentrate market conditions. Thalanga was known historically for producing high quality base metal concentrates, particularly zinc, and Red River believes that the proposed concentrate production from Thalanga will be highly sought after. The project is also in a unique position being located 200km by sealed road from Australia s largest base metal concentrate export port (Port of Townsville) and Korea Zinc s Sun Metals zinc smelter, also in Townsville. These are attractive destinations for the concentrate produced at Thalanga, allowing Red River to potentially deliver zinc concentrates to Sun Metals and/or export zinc concentrates to the highly competitive Chinese market and elsewhere. 7
2.3. Thalanga Plant Refurbishment Works Early stage refurbishment work has commenced at the Thalanga Processing Plant, part of its Thalanga Zinc Project in Queensland. The work that will be undertaken includes the following: Pumps and Valves New tailings, sump and transfer pumps and associated valves and infrastructure Inspect and service all major concentrator pumps not identified for replacement Structural Non destructive testing (NDT) package to confirm scope of repairs Lime silo structural repairs Concentrator roof and sidewall repairs Ball Mills 1 & 2 structural work and repairs Ball Mill 3 feed chute replacement and associated structural repairs Conveyors Replacement of conveyor rollers Feeder 2 conveyor replacement Replacement / repair of take up, head and tail pulleys Miscellaneous Repair & recertify all cranes on site Gridmesh and walkway repairs Commence concentrate filter press refurbishment Thickener rakes repairs / refurbish Crusher hydraulics system check and repairs 8
3. Thalanga Zinc Project Exploration Activities Red River is undertaking a high impact exploration program with the aim of increasing the Thalanga Zinc Project Mineral Resource to extend mine life and/or increase mill utilisation; and discovery of the next generation of ore bodies within the Mt Windsor Belt. During the quarter, the following work was carried out: 3.1. Liontown East Two diamond drill holes (LTED01 and LTED02) were completed during the quarter at the Liontown East target. LTED01 intersected multiple zones of massive sulphide and semi massive sulphide mineralisation and returned the following high grade intercepts: 7.5m @ 9.6% Zn, 0.4% Cu, 4.1% Pb, 1.0 g/t Au & 37 g/t Ag (16.0% Zn Eq.) from 452.7m down hole including 4.3m @ 0.6% Cu, 6.6% Pb, 15.1% Zn, 1.6 g/t Au & 56 g/t Ag (25.2% Zn Eq.); and 8.35m 4.2% Zn, @ 0.4% Cu, 0.7% Pb, 0.3 g/t Au & 18 g/t Ag (6.8% Zn Eq.) from 472.65m down hole including 2.0m @ 0.8% Cu, 1.3% Pb, 5.3% Zn, 0.4 g/t Au & 28 g/t Ag (9.8% Zn Eq.) Figure 4 High grade zinc intercept from Liontown East (LTED01) 4.3m@ 15.1% Zn, 0.6% Cu, 6.6% Pb, 1.6g/t Au and 56g/t Ag (25.2% Zn Eq.) from 452.7m downhole 9
The second diamond drill hole (LTED02) has been completed at the Liontown East target. LTED02 intersected the target horizon 93m east of, and 52m down dip of LTED01 (or 110m down plunge of LTED01). LTED02 intersected a package of intensely sericite altered rocks from 510m to 540m downhole, including locally barite rich zones with disseminated sulphides. No significant assay results were received. Figure 5 Liontown East Long Section Table 3 Drill hole information summary, Thalanga Zinc Project (Liontown East) Hole ID Depth Dip Azi (MGA) East (MGA) North (MGA) RL (MGA) Lease ID Hole Status LTED01 576m -65 o 0 o 403788 7742679 302m EPM 14161 Completed LTED02 570m -65 o 19.6 o 403789 7742678 302m EPM 14161 Completed 3.2. Downhole Geophysical Surveys During the quarter, Gap Geophysics commenced the Down Hole Electromagnetic (DHEM) and Down Hole MagnetoMetric Resistivity (DHMMR) survey program. The DHEM technique is ideally suited for detecting conductive massive sulphide mineralisation, in particular copper sulphide rich bodies. The DHMMR technique is ideally suited for detecting poorly conducting mineralisation such as sphalerite rich bodies. Surveys were completed at Liontown East, Wattle Tree and the Jasper Flats targets and a number of drillholes at Far West. The survey was completed after the end of the quarter. 10
4. Corporate A heavily over-subscribed placement of 74.6m shares at $0.12 per shares was undertaken during the quarter. The placement was completed in two tranches, with 55.3m shares issued in the first tranche within the Company s capacity pursuant to ASX Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A, and a further 19.3 million shares issued in a second tranche after shareholder approval was received at an Extraordinary General meeting on 2 September 2016. The following options were exercised during the quarter: 3,500,000 options at $0.10 per share (issued pursuant to shareholder approval at the General Meeting of the Company held on 17 September 2014) and 4,373,691 options at $0.15 per share (issued pursuant to shareholder approval at the General Meeting of the Company held on 14 December 2015). Proceeds from the option conversion were used for working capital purposes. As at the end of the quarter, the Company had a cash balance of A$10.8m. On behalf of the Board CAMERON BODLEY Company Secretary Red River Resources Limited End. For further information please visit Red River s website www.redriverresources.com.au or contact us: For further information please visit Red River s website or contact us: Mel Palancian Nathan Ryan Managing Director NWR Communications mpalancian@redriverresources.com.au nathan.ryan@nwrcommunications.com.au D: +61 3 9095 7775 M: +61 420 582 887 11
COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENTS Exploration Results The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Tav Bates who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and a full time employee of Red River Resources Ltd., and who has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activities being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). Mr Bates consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears. 12
Appendix A Tenement Interests As at 30 September 2016, Red River had an interest in the following tenements and projects Project Location Licence Status Beneficial Interest Thalanga Zinc Project Thalanga Queensland EPM 10582 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland EPM 12766 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland EPM 14161 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland EPM 16929 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland EPM 25815 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland EPM 25895 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland ML 1392 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland ML 1531 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland ML 10137 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland ML 10185 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland ML 10186 Granted 100% Thalanga Queensland ML 10277 Granted 100% 13
Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report Appendix 5B +Rule 5.5 Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report Introduced 01/07/96 Origin Appendix 8 Amended 01/07/97, 01/07/98, 30/09/01, 01/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/13, 01/09/16 Name of entity Red River Resources Limited ABN Quarter ended ( current quarter ) 35 100 796 754 September 2016 Consolidated statement of cash flows 1. Cash flows from operating activities 1.1 Receipts from customers 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation Current quarter $A 000 Year to date ( 3 months) $A 000 57 57 (493) (493) (b) development (189) (189) (c) production (d) staff costs (392) (392) (e) administration and corporate costs (148) (148) 1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) 1.4 Interest received 81 81 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Research and development refunds 1.8 Other (provide details if material) 1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (1,084) (1,084) 2. Cash flows from investing activities 2.1 Payments to acquire: (a) property, plant and equipment (b) tenements (see item 10) (c) investments (d) other non-current assets (3) (3) + See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016 Page 1
Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report Consolidated statement of cash flows 2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of: (a) property, plant and equipment (b) tenements (see item 10) (c) investments (d) other non-current assets 2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities 2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) 2.5 Other (provide details if material) 2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities Current quarter $A 000 Year to date ( 3 months) $A 000 (3) (3) 3. Cash flows from financing activities 3.1 Proceeds from issues of shares 3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible notes 8,981 8,981 3.3 Proceeds from exercise of share options 1,006 1,006 3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of shares, convertible notes or options 3.5 Proceeds from borrowings 3.6 Repayment of borrowings 3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings 3.8 Dividends paid 3.9 Other (provide details if material) 3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (572) (572) 9,415 9,415 4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period 4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) 4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) 4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) 4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held 4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2,494 2,494 (1,084) (1,084) (3) (3) 9,415 9,415-10,822 10,822 + See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016 Page 2
Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report 5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts Current quarter $A 000 Previous quarter $A 000 5.1 Bank balances 8,587 270 5.2 Call deposits 2,235 2,224 5.3 Bank overdrafts - - 5.4 Other (provide details) - - 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) 10,822 2,494 6. Payments to directors of the entity and their associates Current quarter $A'000 6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 144 6.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3 6.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 6.1 and 6.2 - Director fees 7. Payments to related entities of the entity and their associates Current quarter $A'000 7.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2-7.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3 7.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 7.1 and 7.2 - + See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016 Page 3
Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report 8. Financing facilities available Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position Total facility amount at quarter end $A 000 Amount drawn at quarter end $A 000 8.1 Loan facilities - - 8.2 Credit standby arrangements 30-8.3 Other (please specify) - - 8.4 Include below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include details of those facilities as well. 8.2 Credit card facility. 9. Estimated cash outflows for next quarter $A 000 9.1 Exploration and evaluation 680 9.2 Development 375 9.3 Production - 9.4 Staff costs 347 9.5 Administration and corporate costs 305 9.6 Other (provide details if material) (60) 9.7 Total estimated cash outflows 1,647 10. Changes in tenements (items 2.1(b) and 2.2(b) above) Tenement reference and location Nature of interest Interest at beginning of quarter Interest at end of quarter 10.1 Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements lapsed, relinquished or reduced 10.2 Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements acquired or increased + See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016 Page 4
Compliance statement Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A. 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed. 31 October 2016 Sign here:... Date:... (Director/Company secretary) Cameron Bodley Print name:... Notes 1. The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity s activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes included in or attached to this report. 2. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report. 3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity. + See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016 Page 5